--- title: "PA/06861/23: Demolition of 2 existing maisonettes at 1st in Pieta | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06861-23/pieta-demolition-of-2-existing-maisonettes-at-1st source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-02 --- > Withdrawn planning application in Pieta: Demolition of 2 existing maisonettes at 1st and 2nd floor and construction of 2 apartments per floor at 1st, 2nd,… Planning applications › Pieta › PA0686123 # PA/06861/23: Demolition of 2 existing maisonettes at 1st in Pieta Anglia Flats, 56, Flats 1 and 2, Triq Edgar Ferro, Pieta Demolition of 2 existing maisonettes at 1st and 2nd floor and construction of 2 apartments per floor at 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and receded floor for a total of 11 units, including common stairwell and lift, and alterations at ground floor level for formation of 2 independent domestic garages. - **Status:** Withdrawn (This application for development permission has been withdrawn by the applicant.) - **Location:** Anglia Flats, 56, Flats 1 and 2, Triq Edgar Ferro, Pieta - **Locality:** [Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/pieta) - **Applicant:** [Moteb Haj](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/moteb-haj) - **Perit:** [Perit David Ellul Mercer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-ellul-mercer) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Height:** 6 floors plus a receded floor - **Residential units:** 11 - **Received:** 23 August 2023 - **Validated:** 13 March 2024 - **Published:** 13 March 2024 - **Comments close:** 19 April 2024 - **Recommendation:** Refuse Permission [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/06861/23) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=06861&caseYear=23) ## Planning activity around Anglia Flats, 56, Flats 1 and 2, Triq Edgar Ferro, Pieta 196 other applications within 300 m: 103 granted, 6 refused, 34 pending. 94% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 7 floors (PA/06798/25). On Triq Edgar Ferro: 7 other applications, 4 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 4 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 89% (likely range 59–100%, low reliability, from 20 comparable decisions nearby). Indicative only. It's based on decisions for similar nearby applications, not on the drawings or the case officer's report; it gets better as documents are added from eapps. - [**PA/07922/24** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07922-24/pieta-minor-internal-and-external-alterations-to-second): Minor internal and external alterations to second floor apartment (to sanction changes from as approved in PA/01128/09). Granted, validated 7 January 2025, 15 m away - [**PA/02740/22** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02740-22/pieta-sanction-variations-from-previously-approved-permit-pa1810-16): To sanction variations from previously approved permit PA1810/16 including washroom and proposed opening of door at fourth floor, to change window to a door… Status being checked, 17 m away - [**PA/01024/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01024-26/pieta-propose-changes-to-pre-1967-garage-in-level): To propose changes to pre-1967 garage in level at backyard, propose extension of wc and replacement of garage door. Granted, validated 26 March 2026, 23 m away - [**PA/03648/21** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03648-21/pieta-demolish-existing-terraced-house): To demolish existing terraced house. To construct basement garage and two overlying residential units. Status being checked, 33 m away - [**PA/03916/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03916-26/pieta-alterations-at-ground-and-basement-level-to): Proposed alterations at ground and basement level to that which was approved in PA/07624/24. Granted, validated 5 August 2026, 41 m away - [**PA/07624/24** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07624-24/pieta-demolition-of-existing-properties): Proposed demolition of existing properties, excavation of a plot, and construction of 19 garages at basement and ground floor level, and 33 apartments… Granted, validated 6 November 2024, 1 floor plus a receded floor, 41 m away - [**PA/06290/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06290-26/pieta-demolition-of-existing-building-at-ground-and): Proposed demolition of existing building at ground and first floor, excavation and construction of reservoir, internal alterations to create lift an common… Granted, validated 26 October 2026, 3 floors, 43 m away - [**PA/03169/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03169-26/pieta-application-includes-the-sanctioning-of-retaining-back): Application includes the sanctioning of retaining back yard retaining wall and removal of approved reservoir due to structural constraints. Pending, validated 20 May 2026, 43 m away - [**PA/01074/20** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01074-20/pieta-demolition-of-existing-property): Proposed demolition of existing property, excavation of plot and proposed construction of 2 garages at basement type 3 level and 11 apartments from first… Status being checked, 43 m away - [**PA/03750/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03750-25/pieta-sanction-ground-floor-private-car-garage-as): To sanction ground floor private car garage as built, which was deleted from PB1155/83. Granted, validated 4 August 2025, 48 m away - [**PA/01739/22** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01739-22/pieta-demolish-existing-first-floor-maisonette-and-construct): To demolish existing first floor maisonette and construct four apartments and one recessed penthouse. Status being checked, 49 m away - [**PA/01577/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01577-26/pieta-demolition-of-existing-terraced-house-and-construction): Demolition of existing terraced house and construction of Class 4A office at ground floor, 5 floors and penthouse at receded floor. Refused, validated 11 March 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor, 50 m away - [**PA/03064/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03064-26/pieta-internal-alterations-and-extension-to-existing-penthouse): Proposed internal alterations and extension to existing penthouse and construction of proposed overlying penthouse. Pending, validated 13 May 2026, 52 m away - [**PA/06908/25** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06908-25/pieta-demolition-of-existing-ground-floor-garages-and): Proposed demolition of existing ground floor garages and overlying residential units. Proposed excavation to accommodate a basement level for private garages.… Pending, validated 29 October 2025, 6 floors plus a receded floor, 58 m away - [**PA/00556/26** Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00556-26/pieta-changes-to-pa5778-21): Proposed changes to PA5778/21. Proposed construction of basement garage with entrance from development approved in PA4912/22, ground floor garage, Class 4A… Granted, validated 4 February 2026, 60 m away ## More by David Ellul Mercer - [**PA/07091/26** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07091-26/san-pawl-il-bahar-sanction-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-rece): To sanction minor internal alterations to existing receded floor apartment from that approved in PA/08836/19. Pending - [**PA/05801/26** Tarxien](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05801-26/tarxien-change-of-use-of-part-of-class): Change of Use of Part of Class 4B (retail) to Ancillary Play Area and sanction part of sign. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/05498/26** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05498-26/birzebbuga-demolition-of-existing-building-and-construction-of): Demolition of existing building and construction of part Class 4D and part Class 4B outlet including installation of signage. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/03976/26** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03976-26/hamrun-sanction-stairwell-and-lift-hood-at-roof): To sanction stairwell and lift hood at roof level as built from that approved in RG/00559/17. Pending, validated 19 August 2026 - [**PA/03911/26** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03911-26/mellieha-sanction-minor-alterations-as-built-in-receded): To sanction minor alterations as built in receded floor and basement garage from that approved in PA/02266/09. Granted, validated 3 August 2026 - [**PA/03849/26** Mosta](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03849-26/mosta-part-demolition): Part demolition, alterations and extensions to existing pre-1967 townhouse including excavation of pool. Suspended, validated 10 June 2026 [All applications by David Ellul Mercer](https://propertylist.mt/perit/david-ellul-mercer) ## More from Moteb Haj - [**PA/01687/25** Zejtun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01687-25/zejtun-excavation-of-vacant-site-for-construction-of): Excavation of vacant site for construction of basement level and 4 overlying floors. Development to include duplex maisonette, 2 garages at ground floor, 3… Granted, validated 6 May 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/00849/24** Hamrun](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00849-24/hamrun-internal-alterations-to-existing-2-storey-house-and): Internal alterations to existing 2-storey house and ground floor vacant property to create separate 1- bedroom ground floor apartment & 2-bedroom first floor… Granted, validated 14 February 2024, 3 floors - [**PA/02722/23** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02722-23/marsa-demolition-and-alterations-of-existing-dwellings-retaining): Demolition and alterations of existing dwellings retaining facade and ceiling of front room at ground floor with some minor alterations, and construction of… Granted, validated 17 May 2023 - [**PA/00457/23** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00457-23/marsa-minor-internal-alterations-to-existing-first-floor): Minor internal alterations to existing first floor level and construction of 3 addition units. Granted, validated 1 February 2023 - [**PA/02136/22** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02136-22/gzira-construction-of-apartments-at-4th-and-receded): Construction of apartments at 4th and receded floor to existing block of apartments, construction of lift within common area and installation of steel… Status being checked, 5 floors plus a receded floor [All planning applications in Pieta](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/pieta)